Genesis 25:32

And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 25:32

BSB
"Look," said Esau, "I am about to die, so what good is a birthright to me?"
AKJV
And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me?
CPDV
He answered, "Lo, I am dying, what will the right of the firstborn provide for me?"
ERV
And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall the birthright do to me?
NHEB
Esau said, "Look, I am about to die. What good is the birthright to me?"
SMT
And Esau will say, Behold, I am going to die, and what to me this birthright?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 25:32

AndEsauH6215Proper Name MasculinesaidH559VerbBeholdIamatthepointH1980VerbtodieH4191VerbandwhatprofitshallthisbirthrightH1062Noun Femininedotome

Commentary for Genesis 25:32

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 25:32
Summary
Dismissal of future inheritance due to present need
Event
Esau dismisses birthright value
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative